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Heyward played catch, hit off a tee and ate solid food on Tuesday, reportedly tearing up when he ate a Chick-fil-A sandwich.

Jon Niese broke Heyward's jaw with an errant fastball Aug. 21 at Citi Field. He had surgery to insert two metal plates a couple days later. He is expected to rejoin the Braves in time for the playoffs.